Module 1: Intro to HF&E Flashcards
what is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system and the profession that applies theory, principles, data, method, and design to optimise human well-being and overall system performance?
ergonomics
what are the 3 body knowledge does ergonomics includes for the appropriate design of the living and work environments?
human abilities, limitations, and characteristics
TRUE OR FALSE
Ergonomics is “fitting the man to the job”
False = Fitting the JOB to the MAN
what greek word does ergonomics come from?
ergon and nomos
what does ergon means?
work or effort
what does “natural laws of” or “study of” means in greek?
nomos
where did ergonomics grew rapidly?
europe and US
where is the first ever national ergonomics society held?
England
when is the first ever national ergonomics society held where the term “ergonomics” was adopted?
1949
TRUE OR FALSE
Ergonomics was developed into a recognized field during the WORLD WAR II
True
what is the difference between human factors and ergonomics?
human factors = US, human performance
ergonomics = Europe & PH, safety and comfort of workers
what are 7 development of HF&E?
- simple tools and utensils
- purposeful shaping of tools
organizational and managerial challenges - military
- space applications
- aviation applications
- design of workplaces and products
what fields does ergonomics draws knowledges from?
human sciences and technology
what are the 3 major fields/area of human factors and ergonomics?
physical, cognitive, and organizational ergonomics
what area/field is concerned with human anatomy such as the anthropometric. physiological, and bio-mechanical characteristics?
physical ergonomics
